Dennis Buzukja protests submission loss to Bogdan Grad at UFC Belgrade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:46 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
At UFC Fight Night 283 in Belgrade on August 1, Bogdan Grad secured a submission victory over Dennis Buzukja via an arm-triangle choke in Round 2. Grad displayed strong grappling skills throughout the fight, leading to the early stoppage at the 4:43 mark. Despite the referee's decision, Buzukja immediately protested, claiming he did not tap out, but replay footage confirmed a tapping motion. Grad acknowledged the controversy and mentioned that Buzukja has the option to appeal.
- •Bogdan Grad wins by submission at 4:43 of Round 2
- •Dennis Buzukja claims he did not tap out
- •Replay confirmed Buzukja's tapping motion
- •Grad celebrates his second UFC win
- •Buzukja has the option to appeal the decision
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Belgrade: Dennis Buzukja protests tap to Bogdan Grad's choke
"Bogdan Grad got the submission win at UFC Belgrade, but Dennis Buzukja claims he never tapped.
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